Education Assistant - Special Needs

Serpentine Primary School · Serpentine, WA

Employment

Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

20 November 2026

16 days remaining

Posted 4 Nov 2026

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About Serpentine Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-6

School staff (FTE)

23.6

13.9 teaching · 9.7 non-teaching

Students per teacher

16.5:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

229

Indigenous students

6%

Language other than English

3%

Girls vs boys

100 girls · 129 boys

44%
56%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


We are seeking to establish a pool of Special Needs Education Assistants for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

At Serpentine Primary School (PS) we acknowledge our history and tradition and seek to balance this with a focus into the future, embracing innovation, current educational research, and teaching and learning practices. Our commitment is to ensure that children attending Serpentine PS are treated to all benefits that a rural school has to offer while still receiving the highest quality education. The belief that all children can be high achievers and that every child matters every day is fundamental to our approach.

A wide range of specialist programs (physical education, the arts and science) offer children a full curriculum, inclusive of their individual abilities and interests. We also have an experienced and supportive student services team, led by our learning support coordinator, to enhance our commitment to ensure the specific learning needs of children are met and to aid in the development of safe and supportive learning environments for all students.

Find out more about our school by visiting serpentineps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

As a Special Needs Education Assistant, suitable applicants will under teacher direction, assist in the education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Education Assistants will assist teachers in the delivery of planned education …

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